China

Fairmont Beijing is a modern luxury landmark in the Chaoyang CBD, praised for attentive butler service, spacious rooms with panoramic city views and a dramatic rose-gold façade. Guests repeatedly highlight the Willow Stream Spa, indoor panoramic pool and a polished executive lounge, while a recurring complaint concerns expensive hotel parking.

Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is a spacious lakeside resort famed for spectacular panoramic views of Fuxian Lake, large balconies and well-maintained grounds with a lakeside boardwalk. Guests consistently praise friendly, proactive staff and plentiful breakfast options, though some note aging facilities (former outdoor pool filled in) and occasional service slowdowns at peak times.

The Ritz‑Carlton Chengdu delivers reliably high-end service and spacious, well‑appointed rooms in a central location near Tianfu Square and Chunxi commercial areas. Reviewers consistently praise the Club lounge and breakfast buffet, while a recurring critique is slightly dated decor and occasional corridor odors; staff names like Abir, Amanda and Robert are repeatedly singled out for excellent service.

Classic St. Regis grandeur in Jing'an: spacious rooms with impressive skyline views, a strong signature butler and concierge team frequently singled out by name, and luxurious public spaces. Expect first‑rate breakfasts, marble bathrooms and a prime shopping/metro location — but occasional check‑in delays and maintenance niggles appear in reviews.

The Ritz‑Carlton Beijing (China Central Place) is a service‑driven luxury hotel beside high‑end malls and minutes from Dawanglu metro. Guests repeatedly single out individual staff members for outstanding care, and rooms are spacious and spotless though some decor shows age.

Nestled within 5 hectares of lush English gardens in Shanghai's historic French Concession, this luxury hotel blends 1920s architecture with modern comforts. Guests praise the grand colonial-style villas, the highly attentive staff led by a legendary concierge team, and one of Asia's finest club lounges. It offers a majestic, peaceful retreat that feels like stepping into a classic movie scene.

Conrad Shanghai sits on Nanjing East Road with spectacular Bund and city views from high floors, roomy modern rooms and a standout breakfast. Guests repeatedly praise specific staff (Ivy, Freya, Leo, Jacky, Quain‑G) for warm, proactive service, though some reviewers note dated bathrooms, elevator waits at peak times and inconsistent housekeeping.